Gal was born on May 30, 1973 in London, England, the middle of three children. In December of 1977, Gal was about five years old when the family returned from their Shlichut [emissary mission] in England and resettled in Ramat Hasharon, Israel.

In Israel he went to Kiryat Ye'arim elementary school, continued to Neve Magen middle school, and graduated from Yigal Alon high school with an emphasis in chemistry.

As a teenager, Gal was a typical "Gingi" [redhead personality] with a keen sense of humor and highly motivation to be successful in any area he was involved in.  He loved music, sports (specifically running) and was always surrounded by friends. 

As he got closer to military age, he decided to join a combat unit. In November of 1991, he joined the IDF as part of the Bomb Squad Special Forces of the Paratroopers Brigade and became a combat medic. His military friends described Gal as a Gingi in color and personality - upbeat, full of life, had rare sense of humor, and energetic.  Gal's officer wrote: "Gal was an exceptional fighter, highly motivated, and was considered to be one of the top fighters on his team and the whole unit.  He was a very proficient medic both in times of calm and also during the war".

On February 7, 1994 as his team was traveling in Sugud, southern Lebanon, the team faced a severe attack by a Hezbollah ambush.  While Gal (who volunteered to replace another medic that day on the team) ran to treat an injured friend, he was hit himself by the fire.  Gal refused to be treated by his friends, demanding that they help others first. However, his injury was more severe than first thought and he died shortly after.  

Gal left behind his parents, older sister, Yael, and a younger brother, Ehud. He was buried in Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery in Ramat Hasharon.   

"Gal Lewinson was killed in the way that characterizes him most," his commander wrote, "he was not deterred by the difficult situation in which the force found itself, and bravely moved forward to the injured soldier until he was hit by enemy fire. The courageous behavior of Staff Sergeant Gal Levinson will remain in our hearts forever and serve as an example for future generations of fighters. "

After Gal's death, it was decided to call the "Spring Race", which takes place every year in Ramat Hasharon, in his name.  The decision to name the race in Gal's memory, the same race he used to participate in, was obvious: the race, like Gal, combines achievements, striving for excellence, and sportsmanship. The race is a color full and is a happy celebration - just like Gal.  As his parents say: 'The spirit of the race, which is also a sport symbol for Ramat Hasharon, is a celebration that exemplifies Gal and what he loved'.